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Overview |
Bay Path University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
Bay Path University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bay Path University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 650 students)
Bay Path University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or D&E College?
- Bay Path University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Bay Path University than Davis & Elkins College ($35,781.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than D&E College ($18,502 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 26.4% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($10,125 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($27,913 vs. $25,119)
Bay Path University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Bay Path University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University or D&E College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between D&E College and Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $6,000 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay Path University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,011)
- D&E College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bay Path University graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/